The twin volcanic Pitons rise straight from the Caribbean like a dare, with rainforest draped over everything between them. Hike the Gros Piton trail in the morning, soak in volcanic mud baths at Sulphur Springs after lunch and snorkel the reef at Anse Chastanet before rum punch. December to May is the dry season. Few islands pack this much drama into so little space.
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St Lucia is the Caribbean's drama queen, in the best sense: the twin Pitons rear straight out of the sea at Soufrière, resorts hide in the rainforest between them and couples' rituals write themselves — sunset sails, mud baths at Sulphur Springs, breakfast with a volcano view. It's also the rare honeymoon island with proper hiking. Stay near Soufrière rather than the north for the scenery. December to May is dry season; book Piton-view rooms months ahead.
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